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There comes a time when every office needs to update their current office chairs for newer models. Whether your old models are breaking down, or your company simply wants to add a fresh look to the office, new office chairs are purchased for a number of reasons. The purchaser must keep certain things in mind when determining which office chairs will be best suited for their staff such as ergonomics, adjustments, pre-existing medical issues, and if any employees have special needs. While this may seem like a tedious and arduous to complete, it can turn more fun when it comes to selecting the fabric for the chair. Cheaper office chairs will have a small number of fabrics to choose between, however high quality ergonomic chairs often come with the option to select from a variety of higher grade fabrics.

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Most people ask, are high grade fabrics actually better than the standard fabric that comes on an office chair? The answer to this is yes.

LongevityPerhaps the greatest benefit that can be achieved from selecting a higher grade fabric is the certainty that it will uphold much longer than a standard fabric. It is easy to forget how often we slide in and out of our chairs on a daily basis, and each time this occurs your clothing rubs against the fabric which causes the fabric to wear over time. While this is often not advertised, fabrics are rated for abrasion resistance, light-fastness, and colorfastness. Abrasion is the ability of a fabric to withstand damage from wear and rubbing whereas colorfastness refers to rubbing off of color from the fabric onto clothing, hands or other materials and can occur under wet or dry conditions. Light fastness is the degree to which fabric will retain its color when exposed to light. The higher the fabric grade, the more apt it is to avoid damage from light, abrasion, and colors running and the more suitable it will be for ensuring the chairs last for years to come. Higher grade fabrics also come with protective finish as well as backing, making them even more durable.

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Appearance
The fabric chosen to upholster a chair is the most important part of the chairs appearance and plays an important part in its visual appeal. After all, the upholstery is about 80% of the overall chair so it is essential to choose your fabric color wisely. Standard grade one fabrics are typically plain and come in monotonous shades that are the most common among business work places such as black, navy, gray, and burgundy. Higher grade fabrics usually are available in a variety of different colors and patterns that stray away from traditional styling. They also come in a variety of materials such as vinyl, faux leather, leather, antimicrobial vinyl, silica, and other high quality fabric upholstery materials.

Choices
With grade 1 fabric, you have a very limited selection of fabrics to choose from and sometimes the colors that are available will not blend in with your pre-existing office furniture. With the vast array of high grade fabrics available, you are able to select from more choices that may correspond better with your other furniture or the overall color scheme of your business.

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Comfort
A higher fabric grade can also mean that the overall chair will be more comfortable. This type of fabric is able to stretch more than standard fabric and therefor provides a softer sit. The fabric material is also usually softer to touch and feels more comfortable when you are seated because of this.

Whether you are looking for fabric that will last over time, a good-looking office chair, additional comfort, or simply to match the color of your other furniture higher grade fabrics are truly better.